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A member asked:
If you have very severe mononucleosis would it make your chances for getting lymphoma even higher than if you had mild mono?
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No difference: There is no known connection between the severity of the mono and later risk of lymphoma. As discussed in your earlier question, the risk is extremely low. This isn't something to be worried about, no matter how severe your mono was.
Answered 12/3/2015
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